Rangers 6, Astros 1

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on August 11, 2013 8:26 PM

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Texas Rangers' Adrian Beltre (29) is tagged out by Houston Astros second baseman Jake Elmore (10) during a run down in the ninth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2013, in Houston. (AP Photo/Patric Schneider) less

Texas Rangers' Adrian Beltre (29) is tagged out by Houston Astros second baseman Jake Elmore (10) during a run down in the ninth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2013, in Houston. (AP Photo/Patric ... more

Jurickson Profar #13 of the Texas Rangers avoids the slide of Jake Elmore #10 of the Houston Astros as he throws to first base to complete a double play in the third inning at Minute Maid Park on August 11, 2013 in Houston. less

Jurickson Profar #13 of the Texas Rangers avoids the slide of Jake Elmore #10 of the Houston Astros as he throws to first base to complete a double play in the third inning at Minute Maid Park on August 11, ... more

Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre (29) tags out Houston Astros' Jose Altuve on an attempted triple in the first inning during a baseball game on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2013, in Houston. (AP Photo/Patric Schneider) less

Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre (29) tags out Houston Astros' Jose Altuve on an attempted triple in the first inning during a baseball game on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2013, in Houston. (AP Photo/Patric ... more

Houston Astros' Chris Carter hits a solo home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2013, in Houston. The Rangers defeated the Astros 6-1. (AP Photo/Patric Schneider) less

Houston Astros' Chris Carter hits a solo home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2013, in Houston. The Rangers defeated the Astros 6-1. (AP Photo/Patric ... more

Craig Gentry #23 of the Texas Rangers is hit by a pitch in the ninth inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on August 11, 2013 in Houston.

Craig Gentry #23 of the Texas Rangers is hit by a pitch in the ninth inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on August 11, 2013 in Houston.

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Bo Porter #16 of the Houston Astros talkas with Dallas Keuchel #60 of the Houston Astros before removing him from the game in the ninth inning as Carlos Corporan #22 of the Houston Astros and Brett Wallace #29 of the Houston Astros look om at Minute Maid Park on August 11, 2013 in Houston. less

Bo Porter #16 of the Houston Astros talkas with Dallas Keuchel #60 of the Houston Astros before removing him from the game in the ninth inning as Carlos Corporan #22 of the Houston Astros and Brett Wallace #29 ... more

Houston Astros third baseman Matt Dominguez (30) walks back to the dugout after striking out in the seventh inning during a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2013, in Houston. (AP Photo/Patric Schneider) less

Houston Astros third baseman Matt Dominguez (30) walks back to the dugout after striking out in the seventh inning during a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2013, in Houston. (AP ... more

L.J. Hoes #28 of the Houston Astros looks back towards home plate after his throw went over the cutoff man and allowed three runs to score in the ninth inning at Minute Maid Park on August 11, 2013 in Houston.

L.J. Hoes #28 of the Houston Astros looks back towards home plate after his throw went over the cutoff man and allowed three runs to score in the ninth inning at Minute Maid Park on August 11, 2013 in Houston.

Catcher Geovany Soto #8 of the Texas Rangers can't locate the ball on a wild pitch in the third inning as home plate umpire Chris Guccione looks on against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on August 11, 2013 in Houston. less

Catcher Geovany Soto #8 of the Texas Rangers can't locate the ball on a wild pitch in the third inning as home plate umpire Chris Guccione looks on against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on August 11, ... more

Chris Carter #23 of the Houston Astros drives a ball to left field for a home run against the Texas Rangers in the at Minute Maid Park on August 11, 2013 in Houston.

Chris Carter #23 of the Houston Astros drives a ball to left field for a home run against the Texas Rangers in the at Minute Maid Park on August 11, 2013 in Houston.

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Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington, right, congratulates Craig Gentry (23) after he scored on a Jurickson Profar's single in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2013, in Houston. The Rangers defeated the Astros 6-1. (AP Photo/Patric Schneider) less

Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington, right, congratulates Craig Gentry (23) after he scored on a Jurickson Profar's single in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Sunday, Aug. 11, ... more

Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros comes up short against the Texas Rangers at Minute Maid Park on August 11, 2013 in Houston.

Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros comes up short against the Texas Rangers at Minute Maid Park on August 11, 2013 in Houston.

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Texas Rangers' Alex Rios hits a line drive double to right field, scoring Elvis Andrus, in the sixth inning during a baseball game against Houston Astros, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2013, in Houston. (AP Photo/Patric Schneider) less

Texas Rangers' Alex Rios hits a line drive double to right field, scoring Elvis Andrus, in the sixth inning during a baseball game against Houston Astros, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2013, in Houston. (AP Photo/Patric ... more

Houston Astros' Chris Carter, right, is congratulated by teammate Matt Dominguez (30) after hitting a solo home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2013, in Houston. The Rangers won 6-1. (AP Photo/Patric Schneider) less

Houston Astros' Chris Carter, right, is congratulated by teammate Matt Dominguez (30) after hitting a solo home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2013, ... more